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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.11, 431.91 and 219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.11, 431.91 and 219.99 is: 303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.11 : 431.91 = 219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.11/431.91 = 219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.11x = 431.91 × 219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.11x = 95,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,015.88/313.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.46

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